Inmate Sues For Norse God Worship


	Inmate Sues For Norse God Worship

wiccantexan

12-20-2007 9:59 PM

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pagan, heathen, religion, prison, rights, asatru, god

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12-21-2007 7:04 AM

jonhatespigeons

Its a sad day when this case reaches a courtroom.

12-27-2007 4:11 PM

wiccantexan

Why?

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